The Lakers aimed to start their playoff campaign positively against the Wolves, buoyed by significant rest and star power. However, they were overwhelmed, losing 117-95, where the defeat felt more severe than the score indicated. The second quarter proved disastrous for Los Angeles as Minnesota's rebounding and perimeter shooting, led by Naz Reid, created a distinct advantage. The Lakers struggled with physicality and depth, an issue exacerbated by missing key players, ultimately leading to a frustrating night for fans and players alike.
In that stretch from the start of the second through, four, five minutes to go in the third, we lost that stretch by 34. So, that's a blowout.
Naz Reid feasted from the perimeter, going a perfect 4-4 from 3-point range in the period. His biggest basket came off a corner three.
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